Obituary of Henriette Ruggaber

Henriette Ruggaber (nee Campeau)

May 27, 1933-Feb 12, 2025

Surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Reunited with her late husband Gordon. Loving mother of Gary (Pam), Richard (Ralph Gorgoglione), Nancy McNorton (Bob), Greg (Paula), Brian (Chantal), Gord (Donna). Cherished grandma to 11 grandchildren Stephanie Viale (Andrew), Krystal Pollock (Kent), Katie Sparkes (Andrew), Kimberly Rexer (Chris), Ryan Ruggaber (Nicole), Candice Smith (Jerrod), Brendan Ruggaber (Stephanie), Kyle Ruggaber (Jade), Alana Levesque (Guy), Gordie Ruggaber, Amanda Ruggaber (Jeff), Tyler and Darren Quinn, and 17 great grandchildren. Beloved daughter of the late Archille and Emilie. Survived by brother Maurice Campeau (late Rosemary), sisters-in-law Loretta Campeau, Bernice Campeau, Gladys Castanier, and Frances Ruggaber. Predeceased by siblings Florence, Agnes, Alec (Shirley), Eugene, Leonard (Theresa), Felix, Josephine Wilder (Stanley), Cecile Leboeuf (Adrian), Charles, Dennis (Sylvia), Joanne Begin. Sister-in-law of the late Josephine Fairbairn (Doug), Nicholas (Ella Mae) Ruggaber, Clarence Ruggaber, Theresa Desrosiers (Dan), Ron Castanier. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Uncle Moe for the regular Sunday visits and supporting the family over the last days by Henriette’s bed side. Many thanks to the Brouillette Manor for the wonderful care provided to Henriette during her last months.

Henriette volunteered for many years at the Canadian Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and supported the parish of St. Gregory the Great and then Good Shepherd. She was also a member of the Catholic Women’s League.

Memorial visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Windsor Chapel-Banwell Chapel from 2pm-5 pm and 7pm -9pm, with parish prayers Monday at 4:30pm. On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, family and friends are invited to Ste. Anne’s Parish for a mass of Christian burial at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Parkinson’s Society of Southwestern Ontario.